Shadow Dancer Japanese Damascus Katana Sword – Battle Ready

Damascus steel is known for its distinctive rippling patterns that run across the surface of the blade—created through a unique method of forging and folding layers of steel together. While it’s more commonly associated with Middle Eastern swords, this katana blends traditional Japanese design with the bold visual appeal of a Damascus steel blade.

The steel is pattern-welded, meaning multiple types of steel are folded together repeatedly until the flowing Damascus lines appear. This version has no bohi groove, which adds weight and makes it more durable when using it for cutting through practice targets.

The handle is built in the traditional way, secured with a single bamboo mekugi peg. It’s wrapped with tightly bound silk ito over genuine rayskin for a firm and familiar grip. The fittings feature a Japanese flower motif, symbolizing nature’s beauty and fleeting power—paired perfectly with the fluid Damascus pattern on the blade.

It comes with its own wooden scabbard and a sageo cord for proper tying and presentation.